Proverbs 16:25

25 There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

Proverbs 16:25 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end
thereof [are] the ways of death.
] The same is said in ( Proverbs 14:12 ) , and is here repeated because of the excellence, importance, and usefulness of the observation, and to excite an attention to it; that men may be more diligent to look into their ways, and be more cautious where and how they walk, and be more considerate and thoughtful of the issue of them. (See Gill on Proverbs 14:12).

Proverbs 16:25 In-Context

23 The heart of the wise will discern the from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.

24 Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

25 There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

26 A man who labours, labours for himself, and drives from his own ruin.

27 But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.